Swiftly® is a leading provider of technology and solutions for retailers worldwide. Our best-in-class platform delivers innovative, turn-key solutions that empower retailers to grow sales and build loyalty, while enabling brands to reach more shoppers through retail media networks.
Swiftly is the first vendor in the industry to connect the digital and in-store shopping experience with a robust ad platform, while deepening insights using 1st party data and analytics. We offer the only system to seamlessly connect with retail customers across the entire shopping journey.
Position Summary:
Join our fast-growing startup as a Strategy & Operations Associate and play a crucial role in shaping our company's future. We are looking to expand our team to drive operational excellence and contribute to new business development initiatives. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated individual to accelerate their career growth in a dynamic and supportive startup environment. The role will report into the VP of Strategy and Operations and will be high visibility with the executive leadership team. We are looking for someone with strong quantitative rigor, business judgement, and flexibility to tackle the latest bottlenecks to help our company accelerate its growth.
This role will require >50% in office in our Millbrae, CA headquarters.
Responsibilities Include:
- Support new business development efforts through market research, competitive analysis, and proposal preparation
- Provide ad hoc support to leadership on strategic initiatives and special projects
- Support revenue operations through working across multiple sales teams to provide integrated reporting and forecasting; will play a key role in developing metrics and analytics for executive leadership and the board
- Commercial benchmarking and market analysis – our industry is continuously evolving with participants emerging, merging, and leaving. Provide outside-in analysis and analytics to ensure we are investing for the future
- Support investor relations (quarterly board decks, fundraising materials, ad hoc analysis)
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Economics, Engineering)
- 2+ years of experience at a top-tier consulting firm (e.g., BCG, McKinsey, Bain)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to drive operational improvements and deliver measurable results
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Databricks)
- Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for driving change and innovation
- Experience with retail, grocery, or advertising industries
Working For Swiftly
We are working on a set of problems that require the best in the industry to get right. Our employees are the pillars of the future of the company and they are treated and compensated as such. We're a growing team of experienced industry professionals building an organization that can solve tough problems and values a collaborative environment.
Every Swiftly employee:
-Has demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
-Takes ownership of their domain from the ground up, from inception through deployment to customers
-Leaves their ego at the door and ensures the best idea leaves the room
-Is always experimenting with new technologies and learning new skillsets
If you've ever wanted to work on a project that blends a gorgeous consumer experience, sophisticated logistics, and scale that rivals the largest technology players, Swiftly is the place for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Swiftly is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Swiftly will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the subsequent application process.
